The Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352–a lilac-colored, sensible-looking, bagless upright vacuum–is one of those Wirecutter picks that never seems to get knocked down.
We’ve recommended the Navigator since 2014, and for many years, it was our top pick in our guide to upright and canister vacuums. We’ve tested and retested it over the years, against other budget vacs and much pricier models, and it always finds a place in our recommendations (it’s currently our budget pick).
The Shark Navigator is definitely not the best, but it’s better than many, and we think it’s the best vacuum under $200 you can buy.
